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Waco Rally Turning into Absolute Disaster [View all]

Ahead of the rally, Texas newspaper The Houston Chronicle published a scathing editorial that suggests it is not a coincidence that Trump is appearing in Waco for the first time just days after calling for his supporters to protest his apparent upcoming indictment.

Since the deadly 1993 siege involving members of David Koresh's Branch Davidian cult and the FBI ended in a huge fire at the Mount Carmel Center, the Waco massacre has been seen as a symbol of government overreach.

Trump and other Republicans say that any arrest of the former president would be proof of the "weaponization" of the federal government by the Biden administration and claim that criminal investigations into him are politically motivated.

"Trump doesn't do subtle; dog-whistle messages are not his style," The Chronicle editorial board wrote. "The more apt metaphor is the blaring air horn of a Mack 18-wheeler barreling down I-10."

https://www.newsweek.com/trump-waco-rally-texas-siege-arrest-1790163

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Waco Rally Turning into Absolute Disaster [View all] allegorical oracle Mar 2023 OP

I'm really starting to think this one was intentional. Initech Mar 2023 #1

He's going full-on Jullian Assange and will be carried out kicking and screaming. TheBlackAdder Mar 2023 #5

I wouldn't be surprised at all if he flees to Russia to avoid prosecution! Initech Mar 2023 #8

If he tried to leave in his own plane it is easy as hell to keep that from happening. A HERETIC I AM Mar 2023 #16

I vote for dumpsters...... getagrip_already Mar 2023 #46

Chained them. LiberalFighter Mar 2023 #49

Even a Tug would do the trick A HERETIC I AM Mar 2023 #56

He ain't going to Russia sdfernando Mar 2023 #61

I would be very, very surprised if Trump fled to Russia. Trump is not a person who can survive Martin68 Mar 2023 #81

Plus he wouldn't be welcomed, since Putin got everything out of him already housecat Mar 2023 #83

No, Putin would love to embarrass the US by giving Trump asylum. That doesn't mean Martin68 Mar 2023 #84

Exile him to Mississippi COL Mustard Mar 2023 #90

the Ecuadorian embassy is open treestar Mar 2023 #76

I've thought so from the get-go. He wants violence and destruction, just like his pal Bannon. Hekate Mar 2023 #10

I threw out the idea of a perp walk long ago. Initech Mar 2023 #12

Trump? Straw Man Mar 2023 #24

He won't be the one who will carry out the violence. Initech Mar 2023 #35

For half a decade homegirl Mar 2023 #37

If he flees to Russia, Putin would use him to wnylib Mar 2023 #52

This x 1000. He is too huge a coward to do anything himself. Ferrets are Cool Mar 2023 #43

i want him to be led out with wet pants samnsara Mar 2023 #41

He wants the media circus. Initech Mar 2023 #45

Marching orders begin with sending money central scrutinizer Mar 2023 #73

his nappy will prevent the wet stains Celerity Mar 2023 #47

Sorry, but if 'that pic' happens........ MyOwnPeace Mar 2023 #53

Runner? More Like A WADDLER! nt smb Mar 2023 #58

lol Celerity Mar 2023 #65

magats protecting him at a ranch treestar Mar 2023 #77

Still think that Bannon is TFG's brain. nt allegorical oracle Mar 2023 #66

Bannon is a sewer with a high IQ, 100% anti-democratic. You could well be right. Hekate Mar 2023 #71

I wonder, if Trump Dan Mar 2023 #79

Oh hell yeah it was! Roland99 Mar 2023 #62

Several Tx Repugs are 'busy' that day!! ........so will not be attending as speakers. riversedge Mar 2023 #2

Agree with Meeks. The city takes two steps forward and Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2023 #25

Yes. A city had to agree. calimary Mar 2023 #70

Davidians were a pedophile cult. Every adult in there was an accessory to child rape in my brewens Mar 2023 #3

Not just that, but Koresh's followers considered him a Jebus figure. A Messiah thingy. nt allegorical oracle Mar 2023 #69

A cult centered on a narcissistic leader, who self-destructed and took a lot of Gaugamela Mar 2023 #4

When they show you what they are, believe them! True Blue American Mar 2023 #30

A cult centered on a narcissistic leader, who self-destructed and took a lot of sycophants, Comfortably_Numb Mar 2023 #6

I watched a couple of documentaries newdayneeded Mar 2023 #44

Definitely not a coincidence. moondust Mar 2023 #7

shithole and his cult, including the GQP politicians ................... Lovie777 Mar 2023 #9

"As well as the looming indictment and controversy about the location and date of the rally, Trump's lindysalsagal Mar 2023 #11

Mary Trump has it right Wednesdays Mar 2023 #13

Use a throwaway email account. I signed up for tickets for a Hillary event years ago and I liberal_mama Mar 2023 #15

You got that right. Phone number, too. Wednesdays Mar 2023 #20

A confirmation SMS will be sent to your phone. You will not be registered until you verify by phone. Ford_Prefect Mar 2023 #55

i got mine yesterday and the text today about the venue. Its first come first serve and.. samnsara Mar 2023 #42

Just did! Wild blueberry Mar 2023 #57

WACO: get the money upfront! LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2023 #14

They did. Buns_of_Fire Mar 2023 #17

I wouldn't take a check. louis-t Mar 2023 #33

Holy crap Farmer-Rick Mar 2023 #19

DC may still want him to be there...... MyOwnPeace Mar 2023 #48

Recently read that he still owes Palm Beach for officer overtime to control traffic for his allegorical oracle Mar 2023 #82

Mary Trump said to get tickets to this shitshow and then don't show. A sea of empty seats. OMGWTF Mar 2023 #18

See my post #13 for more info. nt Wednesdays Mar 2023 #21

Seats? Isn't it an outdoor event at the airport? wnylib Mar 2023 #50

Is There A Four Seasons Total Landscaping In Waco? Asking For A Friend.... nt smb Mar 2023 #60

Sorry, but at this point..... MyOwnPeace Mar 2023 #51

Murdoch and Fox created this monster. SayItLoud Mar 2023 #22

Mark Burnett created him. A HERETIC I AM Mar 2023 #28

The monster was already there. Murdoch and Fox cashed in on it Kaleva Mar 2023 #63

Trump is wanting to go out like David Koresh. Emile Mar 2023 #23

Or Jim Jones. nt Buns_of_Fire Mar 2023 #27

No way. Not that coward. He loves himself way tooooo much. efhmc Mar 2023 #39

I've never thought of tRump as physically brave, Hortensis Mar 2023 #26

Careful Houton! The Repugs will build a wall around your fair city to keep your blueness flashman13 Mar 2023 #29

A judge needs cannabis_flower Mar 2023 #31

Branch Davidian another cult that defied all suboenas bucolic_frolic Mar 2023 #32

Gee, maybe WACO will be remembered for 2 disasters. louis-t Mar 2023 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Mar 2023 #68

Just to point out: dog-whistle messages are totally his style, as is the Mack truck metaphor. NullTuples Mar 2023 #36

Of course it's not a coincidence, it's sending a message. nt Raine Mar 2023 #38

i ordered two free tix :) and just got my instructions about where to park etc... samnsara Mar 2023 #40

I thought it was going to be outdoors. wnylib Mar 2023 #54

Man! I don't wanna get texts from Trump LeftInTX Mar 2023 #72

Hey, if they want to end up like the Koresh and his merry band, that's fine with me. paleotn Mar 2023 #59

I hope that no one is trying to sabotage this event LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2023 #64

This message was self-deleted by its author traitorsgalore Mar 2023 #67

Heeeeeere's Timmy! moondust Mar 2023 #74

Aww, gee, what a nice all-American boy. Sky Jewels Mar 2023 #85

I saw people reserving tickets (which won't be used)... Cracklin Charlie Mar 2023 #75

$20 bucks says Trump will praise David Koresh & the Branch Davidians in his speech ZonkerHarris Mar 2023 #78

His maghat minions do not have a clue randr Mar 2023 #80

Just finished the Netflix doc on Waco kimbutgar Mar 2023 #86

The cult comparison hits the nail on the head randr Mar 2023 #87

In the past, it has been claimed that Trump would not pay for the police support & rent of stadiums 40RatRod Mar 2023 #88

What time does this cult meeting start? Emile Mar 2023 #89